Dr Leonardo Melos > Bergstein Abogados > Montevideo, Uruguay > Lawyer Profile

Bergstein Abogados has a strong track record in IP disputes, with specialised knowledge of areas such as parallel imports, competition law aspects of IP protection, counterfeit goods and corporate name protection. With an established trade mark and patent registration practice, the group also excels in IP strategy development. The team assists a roster of national and international players, as well as cultural, social and religious institutions, in trade mark, patent and copyright matters. Senior associate Silvina Vila leads the team and is experienced in IP portfolio management, from the registration and protection of trade marks and patents to IP litigation to data privacy matters. Leonardo Melos, as head of the firm’s litigation team, also plays an active role in IP matters.

The real estate sector is a particularly prolific area for Bergstein Abogados‘ dispute resolution team, and the group regularly represents real estate investors. The practice has a strong track record in commercial disputes, tax litigation and insolvency proceedings. Cybercrime and white-collar crime investigations have also been recent areas of focus. Practice head Leonardo Melos advises an impressive roster of corporate clients, handling commercial litigation and negotiating dispute resolution clauses in loan and shareholder agreements. At the associate level, Silvina Vila bolsters the team’s offering in the IP field, representing clients in litigation concerning IP rights. Rodrigo Felló is involved in labour and contract disputes, as well as arbitration procedures.

Bergstein Abogados offers litigation, regulatory and social security advice within the labour and employment space. The team has expertise in both individual and collective labour rights and provides comprehensive immigration services, advising companies, from multinational corporations to start-ups, on bringing foreign employees into Uruguay. Leonardo Melos co-leads the team, focusing his practice on labour disputes and union negotiations, with extensive experience before various courts and in the drafting of collective bargaining agreements. Practice co-head Mariana Pisón is also active in labour litigation, as well as bringing expert knowledge of employment commercial safety and hygiene matters to the group. At the associate level, Rodrigo Felló is an active member of the team, involved in labour due diligences and social security matters.